English Words Starting With C

• cylindrical coordinates

  plural-nounlow
  /sɪˈlɪndrɪkəl kəʊˈɔːdɪnəts/A three-dimensional coordinate system where a point in space is specified by its radial distance from a vertical axis (r), its angular position around that axis (θ), and its height along the axis (z).
• cylindroid

  adjectivenounLow (C2+)
  /ˈsɪlɪndrɔɪd/A solid or surface resembling but not identical to a perfect cylinder, having slightly curved parallel lines or elliptical cross-sections.
• cylix

  nounC2
  /ˈsʌɪlɪks/A shallow, wide, two-handled drinking cup from ancient Greece, used at symposia (drinking parties).
• cyma

  nounExtremely Low
  /ˈsʌɪmə/A moulding with a double curve, typically used in architecture.
• cyma recta

  nounVery low
  /ˌsaɪmə ˈrɛktə/A specific S-shaped double curve in classical architecture, concave at the top and convex at the bottom.
• cyma reversa

  nounC1
  /ˌsaɪmə rɪˈvɜːsə/A molding with a profile of two opposite curves, concave above and convex below.
• cymaise

  nounVery Rare / Specialized
  /sɪˈmeɪz/A style of women's clothing (especially a dress or blouse) with a collar that follows the curved, double-S shape of a 'cyma' (an architectural moulding), creating a distinctive draped or cowl-like neckline.
• cymar

  nounExtremely Rare / Archaic / Obsolete
  /ˈsɪmɑː/A light, loose gown or robe, often worn by women in the 17th and 18th centuries.
• cymation

  nounC2 (Specialist/Technical)
  /saɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/In classical architecture, a type of molding characterized by a double, S-shaped curve.
• cymatium

  nounVery Low (Specialist/Technical)
  /sɪˈmeɪʃɪəm/a classical architectural moulding (ornamental strip) characterised by a concave curve beneath a convex one, resembling a wave.
• cymbal

  nounC1
  /ˈsɪm.bəl/A percussion instrument consisting of a round, slightly concave metal plate that is struck or clashed against another to produce a ringing, shimmering sound.
• cymbalo

  nounC2 (Very low frequency / Archaic)
  /ˈsɪmbələʊ/An alternative, rarer name for a dulcimer or a related stringed musical instrument struck with hammers.
• cymbalom

  nounC2/Rare
  /ˈsɪmbələm/A large, trapezoidal, stringed instrument played with mallets, originating from Eastern Europe, particularly Hungary.
• cymbeline

  nounVery Low
  /ˈsɪm.bə.liːn/The title of a late Shakespearean romance play (c. 1611) featuring a legendary British king.
• cymbidium

  nounC2
  /sɪmˈbɪd.i.əm/A type of epiphytic orchid of the genus Cymbidium, with long, slender leaves and clusters of waxy flowers.
• cymbocephaly

  nounVery Low (technical/medical term)
  /ˌsɪmbə(ʊ)ˈsɛfəli/A congenital condition of the skull, characterized by a boat-shaped or scaphoid head.
• cyme

  nounVery Low (C2+ / Technical)
  /sʌɪm/A flat or rounded flower cluster in which the central stem flowers first, terminating its growth, with subsequent flowers developing from lateral buds below it.
• cymene

  nounC2
  /ˈsaɪmiːn/A colorless, fragrant hydrocarbon liquid, specifically any of three isomeric methyl derivatives of benzene (C10H14), found in essential oils like cumin and thyme.
• cymling

  nounExtremely Rare
  /ˈsɪmlɪŋ/A variety of summer squash (Cucurbita pepo) with a flattened, scalloped shape, typically pale green or white in color.
• cymogene

  nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
  /ˈsaɪmə(ʊ)dʒiːn/A volatile hydrocarbon obtained from petroleum or natural gas, the most volatile constituent used in refrigeration and lighting.

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